More Ryokan Inns in Japan Encouraging Guests to Eat at Restaurants; Move to Not Offer Meals Made to Deal With Staffing Shortage

By Yuki Sakuragi and Fumiko Kai / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
12:41 JST,
February 19, 2025
MAEBASHI/NIIGATA — More ryokan Japanese-style inns in hot spring resorts nationwide are no longer offering dinner for their overnight guests and are encouraging them to eat at nearby restaurants.
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